If you believe that you have been exposed to a biological
or chemical agent, or if you believe an intentional biological
threat will occur or is occurring, please contact your local
police or other law enforcement agency and/or your local health
department.
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What is the role of the McDonough
County Health Department?
- The McDonough County Health Department works cooperatively
with state and local agencies to coordinate local response to
a bioterrorism event. Preventing such an event is the job of
law enforcement - The FBI, state and local police, and other
law enforcement agencies.
- If an incident should occur, the McDonough County Health Department
together with other federal, state, and local emergency responder
agencies have plans in place to minimize the risk and to assist
treating those who may become ill.
- The Illinois Department of Public Health, working closely
with the McDonough County Health Department and other local health
departments, hospitals, laboratories, and law enforcement, medical
community, and other federal and state agencies, has implemented
an enhanced surveillance system that is constantly on guard for
unusual clusters of disease. If a cluster is detected, public
health is prepared to move quickly to identify the disease and
its possible source. Public health information, treatment options
and other advice would be provided to the public through the
news media.
- The McDonough County Health Department has a plan in place
for mass immunizations and/or distribution of medications to
ensure protection of persons exposed to biological agents.
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Biological Agents
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Other Resources
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